Monday, February 14, 2011

Multitude Monday XXXIX


I am thankful:

February 7, 2011

2045.  for every moment I get to comfort my sick baby
2046.  for little hands stretching my shirt collar
2047.  for baby slobber on my shirt
2048.  for the smell of baby skin
2049.  for rocking my boy

February 8, 2011

2050.  for playing choo choo with Bennett
2051.  for all the ladies who let me use their photos for the Live Video Montage

2053.  for my family of 3 playing/giggling on the couch
2054.  for Bennett's clinginess
2055.  for the video covering the first chapter of One Thousand Gifts**
2056.  for the reminder that God will give me the strength I need

February 9, 2011

2057.  for the times God softens my heart while rocking my boy
2058.  that B woke up just in time for us to make it to B.S.F.
2059.  for the growth that occurs while listening to God's faithfulness in the lives of others
2060.  for a little diapered butt laying on his back, in the grass, looking up at the sky
2061.  for dinner out with Cheryl and Kindra at the Cheesecake Factory
2062.  for Sam caring for Bennett

February 10, 2011

2063.  that God led me to open Beth Moore's Praying God's Word
 on a day where I am desperate for it
2064.  for my husband's prayers
2065.  for 3 little boys drawing and playing (aka. eating) with chalk
2066.  for time at my in-laws that gives B a chance to play and enjoy a different environment with family
2067.  to keep practicing thanks, even when I don't "feel" thankful

February 11, 2011

2068.  for watching B play and discover new objects to explore
2069.  for lunch with Sam at India Grill
2070.  that B's appetite has returned 
2071.  for weather that warrants long sleeves and pants
2072.  for my time in God's Word this morning

February 12, 2011

2073.  for children running around playing with such freedom
2074.  for a little one looking up at me signing "more"
2075.  for people willing to share money saving tips for free--(true couponing seminar)
2076.  for a thoughtful note from my husband and B
2077.  for our video monitor, which allows me to see and LAUGH at B's funny sleeping positions

February 13, 2011

2078.  for parents trusting nursery volunteers to care for their children, as they go to listen to God's Word
2079.  for sitting in the floor playing with children
2080.  for a new car seat!!!!!!
2081.  for photographing the Boney family
2082.  for the friendship God allowed us to develop with the Ross's over the last year (we will miss you!!!)

2083.  for all of the ladies, whom I call friends, that continue to join the Gratitude Community--Chrissy, Carolina, Rebecca, and now Anna 
**Be sure to check back this week, as Chrissy and I will be announcing our plans to read and discuss Ann's book, One Thousand Gifts

9 comments:

Carolina said...

Love the picture of Bennett laughing in his diapers. He is one chubby and handsome baby!

And we will miss the Rosses too, so sad to see them go. Great picture of all three of you.

Laura said...

I love the ones about slobber and rocking and clingyness. Those are my favorite things to praise God for right now! Without those things there would be to baby...and I am so thankful for my sweet boy I could never ever quite put it into words. Love your heart!!

Craig said...

I’m here from Ann’s today.

First – I am blessed – so blessed that you read my “marriage” posts – it’s only because of Ann that I wrote them. Thank you Amber..

My favorite from your thankful list is this one …

2067. to keep practicing thanks, even when I don't "feel" thankful (this takes faith – and this you have. I heart that you are transparent enough to admit it – and I know God smiles)

Oh, and Happy Valentine’s Day.

God Bless and Keep you and your family

Kindra said...

I LOVE the picture of B out in the yard. And I'm so glad you took that picture of all of us.
I'm looking forward to discussing One Thousand Gifts - I've just read more and it really is a great book.

Anonymous said...

Great photos. Wonderful list of things to be thankful for.

Candace McClintick said...

Oh. My. Gosh. That is quite possibly the cutest boy I have ever seen. (Except for maybe my own) I found you on Momtog! and I love your blog!

Anonymous said...

Love your lists! You inspire me to pay more attention to the little blessings, not just big things. I need to get better at writing things down right away so I remember.

Heidi of Operation Organization said...

I'm sooo itching for the days that I can send my boys out in the yard shirtless! We hit the mid 40's over the weekend - feels almost tropical to me after -25 with windchill. ;)

Adrienne said...

what a wonderful idea to list the things you are thankful for, helps you remember things to appreciate doesn't it?